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Goals and Values of the Berlin University Alliance

The Berlin University Alliance brings together four of Berlin’s leading academic institutions—Freie Universität Berlin, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Technische Universität Berlin and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin—to foster research excellence and tackle global challenges through collaboration across disciplines and institutions. As the nucleus of a shared vision to drive excellence in Berlin as one of Europe’s leading research and innovation hubs, BUA is committed to knowledge exchange and innovation, open science and diversity and gender equality. It provides dedicated support to early-career researchers, encourages research-oriented teaching and learning and shares key research infrastructure to create an integrated and inclusive research environment.
Soapbox Science at Charlottenburg Castle

Soapbox Science at Charlottenburg Castle
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Diversity at the Berlin University Alliance

Berlin has long been at the forefront of progressive values in Europe, with a deep-rooted commitment to gender equality, diversity and anti-discrimination embedded into the city’s policies and institutions. Since the 1980s, Berlin has steadily developed one of the most robust gender equity frameworks in Germany. Legal instruments have created strong foundations for inclusion, while public investment actively works to eliminate structural barriers in academia.

The Berlin University Alliance shares a collective commitment to fostering inclusive, discrimination-free environments for study, research and professional development. Diversity and equal opportunity policies span all dimensions of identity and experience, from gender and sexuality to disability, socioeconomic status and cultural background. Universities have implemented dedicated offices, mentorship programs and funding initiatives to support underrepresented groups at every academic stage, from student to professor. Ongoing efforts include removing systemic barriers, advancing gender and diversity studies and facilitating the balance between career, studies and family life. Whether through accessible family services, structured anti-discrimination strategies or broad-based diversity audits, the Alliance is working to ensure that Berlin remains not just a center of academic excellence, but a welcoming, equitable environment where everyone can thrive.

Learn more about the diversity and antidiscrimination initiatives of the Berlin University Alliance institutions: